Domestic object - Butter Dish, Lancasters Ltd, Crinoline Lady lidded butter dish, 1940s

Historical information

Butter dished were used to keep butter fresh on the countertop, so it's easy to spread, and protects your butter from soaking up flavors in the fridge.

Physical description

Two piece butter dish with Crinoline lady on the lid in her country garden with wording on lid 'In an Old World Garden'. Beautiful gold gilt edging on lid and base.

Inscriptions & markings

'A' English Ware (with crown), Lancasters Ltd Hanley English

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